“I Always Wear My National Kit with Pride” – Bridgitte Hartley
After thirteen years Bridgitte Hartley walked out of the recent African Games as South Africa’s flag-bearer in the closing ceremony in Morocco where the veteran had a successful campaign and has pointed out that she will always treasure the special moment
Solid Gold for Team SA Paddlers on Final Day
Team South Africa pulled off another stunning victory on the final day of racing at the 2019 All African Games as Esti Van Tonder and the powerful partnership of Bridgitte Hartley and Donna Hutton claimed pole positions
Ten of the Best with Bridgitte Hartley
After completing her tenth ICF Sprint Canoeing World Championship race in Hungary and celebrating her success as women’s month draws to a close, Bridgitte Hartley reflected on her career
Team SA Can Be Proud of Their Sprint Worlds Efforts
The South African sprint canoeing team made up of Esti van Tonder, Bridgitte Hartley, Donna Hutton and Nosipho Mthembu, will be shifting their focus to the African Games as the paddling programme begins on Wednesday
Trailblazing Mthembu Set for the International Stage
After an eventful few months, Nosipho Mthembu could not contain her excitement as she will become the first black female athlete to represent South Africa in a canoeing event at the All African Games this week
Stars to Battle for CSA Medals at the Fish River Canoe Marathon
The Hansa Golden Crisp Fish River Canoe Marathon has been moved to a week earlier this year as elite paddlers will be heading into the competition building towards the upcoming World Championships in China
Team SA Primed for Sprint World Champs
This year’s ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in the heartland of Hungary doubles up as a 2020 Olympic Games qualifier as South African canoeists will line up for the event starting on Wednesday
Hartley Secures Top Spot in Women’s Surfski Challenge
South African canoe star Bridgitte Hartley tops the Bay Union Open Ocean Surfski Challenge standings after earning her second victory at Durban on Sunday – Well done, birthday girl!
Celebrating SA’s Magnificent Olympic Seven
In celebration of Olympic Day in South Africa, gsport pays tribute to our Magnificent Olympic Seven who have proudly won 11 medals in green and gold at the highest level
Hartley Wins the SA Flatwater Champs Double in St Francis Bay
Bridgitte Hartley applied a crafty mix of cat ’n mouse and straight-out muscle to walk away with the double at the SA Marathon Canoe Championships on the weekend, winning the K2 title with new partner Melissa van Rooyen in a fast finish through the tight canals of St Francis Bay on Sunday.
Hartley Romps to SA K1 Title to Lead Team SA to ICF Champs
Bridgitte Hartley and Melanie van Niekerk (Women’s K1) Kyeta Purchase and Kerry Segal (U23 K1) lead their SA Marathon Canoe Champs fields on Saturday, to qualify for Team SA to the ICF World Canoe Champs in KZN.
Flawless Abby Solms Cracks Her Debut Dusi Canoe Title
Three flawless days from Abby Solms in the toughest conditions in over a decade saw her march convincingly to her first Dusi Canoe Marathon title, finishing at Blue Lagoon on Saturday